November 9th, 2005 — Papercraft
The Readymech site has several PDFs of simple papercraft models that you can download and print off.
Some are more complicated than others, but they all look really good when assembled, and are fun to make.
The skeletron model is one of the simplest, but there is still good attention to detail, with an inner box that continues the design from the outside.
I’m going to be making more of these little papercraft robots, so watch out for future updates.
Thanks to Make: Blog for the idea!
November 6th, 2005 — Origami
Like many people who practice origami, I’ve tried lots of different types of paper, from leaflets that I’ve picked up, to copier paper, to fancy papers from craft shops.
One thing I always wanted was ‘real’ origami paper, with only one side coloured. Every time I came across some in shops, it was always so costly that I didn’t want to use it in case I made a mistake.
That all changed one day when I visited my local branch of Muji – they sell packs of origami paper for less than £1 each, and you get enough in each pack that you don’t need to worry about wasting it – all those modular origami models become very cheap to try out.
The large size is 15cm square, and you get 80 sheets in 27 different colours. One of the great features about this paper – apart from its cost – is that the sheets are perfectly square – you can fold away without having any trouble with alignment.
November 3rd, 2005 — Origami
This is a really simple model, but it looks really good when completed.
I’ve made a slightly more complex version using patterned origami paper, it really shows off the interplay of light and shade:
October 31st, 2005 — Notes
**MAKE : Technology on Your Time Volume 04**
Make is a fantastic magazine that’s full of ideas for creating your own personalised items. In the latest issue you’ll find:
> Cool holiday kit reviews, build a cigar box guitar, circuit bending, high-speed flash photography, coffee hacks, and lots of DIY music projects.
Essential for anyone who loves making stuff!
More information about MAKE: Technology on Your Time Volume 04 at Amazon.com
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October 31st, 2005 — Papercraft
Papercraft is a great hobby to have – but it can be incredibly frustrating when you’re starting out (or even when you’ve gained some experience). Here’s six simple tips to help you get the most out of your models!
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October 31st, 2005 — Notes
Papercrafty is a blog covering all kinds of paper crafts – origami, papercraft, and more!
Look out for our forthcoming reviews, features and tips…
